Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5cm 14g Gilded Live Roach

Rapala Countdown Elite 9.5 cm 14 g – Precision Sinking Action for Predatory Fish

The Rapala Countdown Elite (CDE) combines decades of hand-crafted balsa expertise with a modern construction that casts farther, sinks on demand, and holds up to hard fishing.

Controlled Sink, Irresistible Flutter

The CDEs defining strength is its controllable, slow sink rate. As it descends, the balsa body produces a subtle, lifelike flutter that triggers strikes from perch and trout alike. By counting down to any depth before beginning your retrieve, you can target fish holding at precise water columns — a technique impossible to replicate with floating lures.

Modern Build, Proven Materials

Beneath the eye-catching Gilded Live Roach finish — blending metallic effects, HD printing, and contemporary design — lies a balsa wood body matched to a sturdy through-wire construction and heavy-duty split rings. Two 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC ensure solid hookups without sacrificing lure action.

Choose the Right Variant

Every colour in the Countdown Elite 9.5 cm / 14 g range shares the same sinking action and balsa construction. Pick your finish to match conditions, target species, and local baitfish:

• Gilded Live Roach — natural roach imitation; ideal for perch and trout in clear to lightly coloured water

• Gilded Firetiger — high-contrast attractor for murky or low-light conditions

• Gilded Chartreuse Yamame — bright, visible finish for stained water or overcast skies

• Gilded Yamame — subtle naturalistic pattern; trout and perch in clear rivers

• Gilded Pearl Orange — warm-toned attractor; effective at dusk or in tinted water

• Gilded Gold Ayu — golden baitfish profile; versatile across seasons

• Gilded Glass Ghost — translucent shad-style finish; open-water and clear-water spinning

• Gilded Clown — bold multi-colour pattern; reaction strikes in pressured or clear water

• Gilded Silver Shad — classic silver finish; works year-round for predatory species

• Gilded Maiwashi — sardine-inspired colouring; coastal and clear-lake applications

• Gilded Inakko — muted natural tone; finesse approach in calm, clear conditions

• Gilded Rainbow Trout — juvenile trout imitation; effective on larger perch and trout

• Gilded Ayu — traditional ayu baitfish pattern; trout in river systems

• Gilded Gold Orange — warm attractor; autumn fishing and low-light situations

• Gilded Gold Shad — golden shad profile; broad predator appeal

• Gilded Oikawa — slim, natural baitfish finish; rivers and clear stillwaters

• Gilded Red Belly — red-accented attractor; perch in clear to coloured water

• Gilded Wakasagi — smelt imitation; cold-water trout and perch fishing

• Gilded Gold Red — high-visibility warm tones; coloured or cold water

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly — bright combination; stained water and reactive bites

• Gilded Red Head — classic red-head pattern; proven attractor across species

• Gilded Minnow — universal natural minnow finish; all-round river and lake use

• Gilded Iwana — char-inspired pattern; trout in mountain streams and clear lakes

Facts

• Length: 9.5 cm (95 mm)

• Weight: 14 g

• Body material: Balsa wood

• Swimming action: Sinking

• Hook configuration: 2X strong Black Nickel treble hooks by VMC

• Target species: Perch, trout

• Delivery: 1 lure in the selected colour